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2nd February 2014, 11:07 #11
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Re: It's finally hit the fan for Bernard Charles Ecclestone
Originally Posted by henners88
This
http://88.80.11.29/:cool:May the forza be with you
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2nd February 2014, 11:13 #12
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Re: It's finally hit the fan for Bernard Charles Ecclestone
Originally Posted by philipbain
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2nd February 2014, 16:54 #13
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Re: It's finally hit the fan for Bernard Charles Ecclestone
Originally Posted by henners88you can't argue with results.
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4th February 2014, 09:09 #14
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Re: It's finally hit the fan for Bernard Charles Ecclestone
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mot...-audience.html
So Bernie reckons its domination that is hitting viewing figures.
I think its several things. Domination, TV coverage and stupid rules.
So whats the answer? I know even sillier rules.I still exist and still find the forum occasionally. Busy busy
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4th February 2014, 15:18 #15
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Re: It's finally hit the fan for Bernard Charles Ecclestone
Originally Posted by steveaki13
From the same link:
Some members of the paddock appeared taken by surprise at the immensely hostile reception to Ecclestone’s double-points idea, designed to keep the championship alive for as long as possible. Toto Wolff, the Mercedes motorsport director, admitted at pre-season testing in Jerez: “I think obviously the shitstorm we got afterwards was something not expected. Was it the right move or not? 99 per cent of our fans and spectators, and this is what counts, told us it was the wrong move so perhaps it is something to revisit
However, Ecclestone has told F1 business journalist Christian Sylt this week that the ‘double points’ concept was designed specifically to help the sport’s most famous team.
“He (Montezemolo) was talking about it and I said ‘It is very simple why we got that (double points rule)’,” Ecclestone is quoted by City A.M.
“‘It is because you (Ferrari) aren’t performing’,” the 83-year-old recalled telling Montezemolo.
“‘If you were doing what you should be doing there wouldn’t be any need for it’. He (Montezemolo) said ‘I know, I know’,” Ecclestone added.
Ferrari are where they are because of lack of innovation and the testing freeze, that is all their is to it. The wind tunnel problem is a factor, but then again a self inflicted wound.
If this is in fact the case, Bernie is even more of a tool for bringing Ferrari's woes into this. What about, Mercedes, McLaren, Lotus and down the line. Does Bernie think it is acceptable for those teams to get their freakin' asses kicked by Red Bull?
Bernie can be a very small thinking man. Does he think comments like these can be made, without alienating fans even more?
I just wish that guy would go away.May the forza be with you
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20th February 2014, 12:33 #16
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Re: It's finally hit the fan for Bernard Charles Ecclestone
There it is then - the case brought by the media group Constantin Medien has been dismissed.
BUT
The judge had this to say about BCE;
"The payments were a bribe. They were made because Mr Ecclestone had entered into a corrupt agreement with Dr Gribkowsky on May 2005 under which Dr Gribkowsky was to be rewarded for facilitating the sale of BLB's shares in the F1 Group to a buyer acceptable to Mr Ecclestone.
"Mr Ecclestone's aim was to be rid of the banks. He was strongly averse to their involvement in the F1 Group and was keen that their shares should be transferred to someone more congenial to him."
The judge also said: "Even... making allowances for the lapse of time and Mr Ecclestone's age, I am afraid that I find it impossible to regard him as a reliable or truthful witness."
Ze German prosecuters will be rubbing their hands with glee. And I guess this ruling alone will see BCE prevented from taking up his position again as to do so now, will cause Mercedes among others to pull out.Opinions are like ar5eholes, everyone has one.
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21st February 2014, 06:22 #17
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Re: It's finally hit the fan for Bernard Charles Ecclestone
Nah. Bernie will still be running things. He's F1's version of Kim Jong Il (only just slightly less dead!)
"You can mop the blood up later." - R.A. Lafferty
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21st February 2014, 16:04 #18
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Re: It's finally hit the fan for Bernard Charles Ecclestone
No so fast.......... http://www.racer.com/index.php/f1/item/ ... court-case
All that is left now is the trial in Germany, but as long as Bernie stays out of that country I think he could be all right. I don't know what kind of extradition laws they have in Europe if they do find him guilty. Either way, I would not be surprised to see Bernie running F1 again soon.
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21st February 2014, 23:12 #19
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Re: It's finally hit the fan for Bernard Charles Ecclestone
Technically wins the case, despite being unreliable and untruthful, and also comes out in support of Vladamir Putin's policies over treatment of homosexuality. The man is an utter embarrassment.
Inland revenue are investigating his 5 billion trust fund, he still has the bribery trial, which was brought up in the latest case as well."I" before "E" except after "C". Weird.
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